Seville orange
[ seh-VIHL ]
A popular bitter
ORANGE grown in the Mediterranean region. It has a thick, rough skin and an extremely tart, bitter flesh full of seeds. Because of its high acid content, the Seville is not an eating
ORANGE but (because of that same acidity) is extremely popular for making marmalades as well as
LIQUEURS such as
COINTREAU,
CURAÇAO,
GRAND MARNIER and
TRIPLE SEC. The Seville
ORANGE also finds its way into sauces and relishes, and is a particular favorite with duck because its acidity helps counteract the fatty flavor. The dried peel is often used for seasoning. See also
ORANGE.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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